Location and Transport Links: Getting Around Bracknell a:link { color: green !important; background-color: transparent; text-decoration: none; } a:visited { color: pink !important; background-color: transparent; text-decoration: none; } a:hover { color: red !important; background-color: transparent; text-decoration: underline; } a:active { color: yellow !important; background-color: transparent; text-decoration: underline; }
Bracknell is part of Reading’s “travel-to-work” area, and because it’s in close proximity to the City of London, property in the town is very popular amongst working professionals who regularly commute into these areas, as well as to Slough and other parts of the South East. Bracknell is situated just 34 miles west of London and 11 miles east of Reading, forming part of what is known as the M4 Corridor. It benefits from easy road access to the A329 and M3.
Distances and journey times approximate and are sourced via Google Maps and the TrainLine.
By Bus
Getting around Bracknell itself is incredibly easy, with a choice of 4 operators providing extensive bus services throughout Bracknell Forest.
By Cycling
There is a vast amount of purpose built, traffic-free cycle routes in and around Bracknell town centre, making active travel easy. Cyclists can also enjoy approximately 15 miles of scenic biking rails, including all major parks and green spaces.
Bracknell council have been awarded funds specifically dedicated to improving better bus routes and encouraging more active travel around the Thames Valley area over the next few years. You can find out more about cycling routes around Bracknell here.
By Car
The town is also close to both the M3 and M4. Heathrow Airport is just over half an hour’s drive away and Gatwick in approximately 45 minutes away.
| Westmorland Park | 7 minutes |
| Ascot Racecourse | 10 minutes |
| Mill Ride Golf and Country Club | 10 minutes |
| Royal Ascot Golf Club | 13 minutes |
| Dinton Pastures Country Park | 16 minutes |
| Windsor Castle | 21 minutes |
| Reading | 22 minutes |
| London Heathrow | 25 minutes |
By Train
Bracknell has its own train station conveniently located in the heart of the town, with direct trains to both London Waterloo and Reading departing several times an hour throughout the day. In fact, it takes just over an hour for travellers to reach London Waterloo.
| Wokingham | 6 minutes |
| Ascot | 7 minutes |
| Reading | 20 minutes |
| Camberley | 33 minutes |
| Guildford | 48 minutes |
| Windsor & Eaton Riverside | 52 minutes |
| London Paddington | 52 minutes |
| London Waterloo | 1 hour 2 minutes |
For those living just outside the town centre, Martins Heron train station offers similar travel times:
| Ascot | 4 minutes |
| Wokingham | 9 minutes |
| Reading | 23 minutes |
| Camberley | 30 minutes |
| Windsor & Eton Riverside | 49 minutes |
| Guildford | 51 minutes |
| London Paddington | 55 minutes |
| London Waterloo | 59 minutes |
Ascot Race Course
Just a 10 minute drive
Reading, Berkshire
Just 20 minutes by train
Heathrow Airport
Just 25 minutes by car
London City Centre
London Paddington in just 54 minutes by train
